Free Knit Stockinette Stitch Dishcloth Pattern
Free Knit Stockinette Stitch Dishcloth by Janice Jones |Published 03-26-2023
This free stockinette stitch dishcloth pattern is a great first project for anyone just learning how to knit.
Other than a simple stockinette stitch pattern, meaning knit one row, purl the next, the only other design element includes a garter stitch border. The border is added so that the dishcloth will lay flat without curling.
Skills Needed to Complete this Free Knit Stockinette Stitch Dishcloth
This is a very basic pattern that requires few skills. These are the few skills you will need to know to complete this project.
Knit Stitch
Purl Stitch
Cast On
Bind Off
Garter Stitch
Stockinette Stitch
Weave In Ends
Skill Level
Abbreviations
Hdc = half double crochet
tbl = through back look
ch=chain
Finished Measurements
3 1/2 inch wide and 23 inches long
Gauge
The actual gauge is not important in this project.
Project Notes
This pattern uses Number 3, DK weight yarn, (from the Craft Yarn Council). You can use whatever type of yarn that you like, in whatever color you choose.
Work in the top back loop of each stitch throughout, unless otherwise stated in the pattern
This pattern uses US English terminology
Skills Needed for this Project
Half double crochet
Chain Stitch
Understand Pattern Directions
Cast on 37 stitches.
Rows 1 - 4 Knit all stitches.
Row 5: K4, Purl to last 4 sts. K4.
Row 6: K across
Row & 7 and beyond, Work Rows 5 and 6 until piece measures 7.5 inches or desired length.
Last 4 rows: Knit across.
Bind off
Weave in End.
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